No, G&D's doesn't beat Shakespeare's. It is good, though. Angelo's on S. Providence is also good if you like Greek style pizza. Same family, I believe.

There's a rumor that there's a good BBQ shack on Bus. 70 by Firestone. Drive through only, very low rent. Haven't been there myself, so can't say for sure. For burgers, Booches on 9th. Pool hall, but the sliders are awesome. For fine dining there's Sycamore on Broadway, Grand Cru on Providence and a few other places. Lots of bars downtown, and I can't think of any place down there that was just bad.

BBQ is my favorite, bar none. But since I live in KC I think I would rather do something else.

If you really did want barbecue, there's a newish BBQ place in town called Lutz's that is easily the best we have. They do burnt ends and have great chicken wings. They've won some awards at the Royal and just took an overall competition in Tuscon.

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If you really did want barbecue, there's a newish BBQ place in town called Lutz's that is easily the best we have. They do burnt ends and have great chicken wings. They've won some awards at the Royal and just took an overall competition in Tuscon.

Right at the Providence and AC/Nifong intersection where the old diner used to be (blueberry cafe or something like that).

They have a spicy sauce that's really strong and the owner's daughter is at the counter most days. She's pretty cute but she's just the friendliest damn thing you'll ever meet. They have hand-cut chips they make as well with a dozen different spices they put on them and a white-cheddar macaroni that's outstanding.

I highly highly recommend it.

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How come you avoid Yelp? Anything I should know? I've always thought most of the reviews are spot on....just have to sift through any obviously bogus ones you come by. I also think the pics there would be closer to what you'll be served rather than a pic from the establishments website.

I have just come out of something like 10 years in the food and beverage industry. I have seen where my place of business has gotten the highest rating and Yelp takes it down or disavows it because they believe it was a friend or family member. They police the crap out of their site and a lot of good honest reviews are removed. And I understand that people will play that game. Which just makes the whole thing pointless IMHO.

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Right at the Providence and AC/Nifong intersection where the old diner used to be (blueberry cafe or something like that).

They have a spicy sauce that's really strong and the owner's daughter is at the counter most days. She's pretty cute but she's just the friendliest damn thing you'll ever meet. They have hand-cut chips they make as well with a dozen different spices they put on them and a white-cheddar macaroni that's outstanding.